HB16-1336
Study Single Geographic Area Individual Health Plans
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the creation of a single geographic rating area for health insurers to use when establishing rates for individual health insurance plans.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, health insurers are permitted to consider the geographic location of the policyholder when establishing health insurance rates for individual and group insurance plans.
The act directs the commissioner of insurance to study the impacts and viability of creating a single geographic rating area, consisting of the entire state, for purposes of determining premium rates for individual health benefit plans. The commissioner is to include in the study an examination of factors that affect differentiations in premium rates, including differing health care costs throughout various geographic areas of the state. By August 1, 2016, the commissioner is to report and present the findings and recommendations to the joint budget committee of the general assembly and send the report to the health committees of the general assembly. Additionally, the commissioner is to present the report to the health committees during their hearings held prior to the 2017 regular legislative session under the 'State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act'.
The requirements under the act repeal on December 31, 2016.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
The act directs the commissioner of insurance to study the impacts and viability of creating a single geographic rating area, consisting of the entire state, for purposes of determining premium rates for individual health benefit plans. The commissioner is to include in the study an examination of factors that affect differentiations in premium rates, including differing health care costs throughout various geographic areas of the state. By August 1, 2016, the commissioner is to report and present the findings and recommendations to the joint budget committee of the general assembly and send the report to the health committees of the general assembly. Additionally, the commissioner is to present the report to the health committees during their hearings held prior to the 2017 regular legislative session under the 'State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act'.
The requirements under the act repeal on December 31, 2016.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment H). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1336, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1336, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2016 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
48
AYE
17
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/25/2016 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
60
AYE
5
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/01/2016 | Third Reading | BILL |
54
AYE
11
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2016 | Third Reading | BILL |
25
AYE
9
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2016 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/05/2016 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/05/2016 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/05/2016 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/25/2016 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 04/25/2016 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 04/20/2016 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/19/2016 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/14/2016 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/01/2016 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
| 04/01/2016 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/31/2016 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/24/2016 | House | House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/02/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health, Insurance, & Environment |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2016 | 168 | Study Single Geographic Area Individual Hlth Plans |